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Seismic survey of East Coast completed
Monday, 2 May 2005, 10:52 am | New Zealand Government
Crown Minerals has successfully completed an offshore seismic survey of the east coast of the North Island as part of a major tender of New Zealand petroleum basins planned for later this year, Energy Minister Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
WTO: EC sugar regime provides illegal subsidies
Friday, 29 April 2005, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Government
The WTO Appellate Body has ruled that the EC is providing export subsidies to sugar in violation of WTO rules. More >>
Cullen Address To Annual Intl. Fiscal Assoc. Conf.
Friday, 29 April 2005, 10:33 am | New Zealand Government
Last year the government's main focus in the area of tax reform was on providing a fairer deal for working families. The fruits of those labours were the tax changes in the Working for Families package in last year's budget. They are already delivering ... More >>
Tax changes to reduce costs of business
Friday, 29 April 2005, 10:30 am | New Zealand Government
The costs of doing business in New Zealand will be reduced through a series of tax changes proposed by the government, Revenue Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Fringe benefit tax changes
Friday, 29 April 2005, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
The fringe benefit tax rules will be improved to reduce business compliance costs, Revenue Minister Michael Cullen announced today. More >>
New tax rules on foreign super schemes
Friday, 29 April 2005, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
The government will introduce tax changes to improve the New Zealand tax treatment of accrued entitlements in foreign superannuation schemes, Revenue Minister Michael Cullen announced today. “The superannuation issue is a tax impediment to maintaining ... More >>
Rule changes for NZ based foreign trusts
Friday, 29 April 2005, 10:25 am | New Zealand Government
A forthcoming law change will require foreign trusts with New Zealand-resident trustees to provide some tax information to the Inland Revenue Department, Revenue Minister Michael Cullen said today. More >>
New Limited Partnership regime announced
Friday, 29 April 2005, 10:08 am | New Zealand Government
A new limited partnership regime designed to help encourage the flow of venture capital investment into New Zealand was announced today by Commerce Minister Pete Hodgson. More >>
Kyoto brings benefits to Hawkes Bay
Friday, 29 April 2005, 10:04 am | New Zealand Government
A Hawke's Bay renewable energy project is set to receive 46,000 internationally tradable emissions units under the government's Projects to Reduce Emissions programme, which if sold at $15 each would be worth $690,000. More >>
PM - Unveiling of ‘Kiwi’ Sculpture at Berlin Zoo
Friday, 29 April 2005, 9:45 am | New Zealand Government
It is a pleasure for me to visit the very famous and historic Berlin Zoo. More >>
Brash Back To The Bad Old Days
Friday, 29 April 2005, 12:43 am | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister Mark Burton has described National Party Leader Don Brash's comments on defence as a return to the bad old days of "policy on the hoof". More >>
Goff to address Leadership Forum
Thursday, 28 April 2005, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Phil Goff is to speak on relations between Pacific Rim powers China, the United States and Japan at this weekend's Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum in Melbourne. More >>
Anderton - Chch Launch of the Innovation Festival
Thursday, 28 April 2005, 4:25 pm | New Zealand Government
The only way we can compete in what is now a global market is by thinking smarter, by producing products heavy on ideas and lighter in weight. More >>
Benson Pope - 'Pushing the Boundaries'
Thursday, 28 April 2005, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Government
The theme for this conference is 'Pushing the Boundaries', a phrase appropriate for this Government, which long ago signalled a shift in direction for environmental management in New Zealand. More >>
New Process For Import Health Standards Mooted
Thursday, 28 April 2005, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is proposing a new and more transparent process by which work on Import Health Standards - the rules under which products enter New Zealand - will be prioritised, Biosecurity Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
Appointment of Queen’s Counsel
Thursday, 28 April 2005, 10:41 am | New Zealand Government
A Queen’s Counsel appointment round will be held this year, Attorney General Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Porirua Youth Transitions Service launched
Thursday, 28 April 2005, 10:32 am | New Zealand Government
The new Porirua Youth Transitions Service (YTS) will be a valuable resource for young people, their families and the wider Porirua community, Youth Affairs Minister Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Positive futures for young New Zealanders
Thursday, 28 April 2005, 10:31 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning everyone. It’s a pleasure for me to join you today for the launch of the Porirua Youth Transitions Service. More >>
Smokefree support skyrockets
Thursday, 28 April 2005, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor today welcomed the results of a new survey showing overwhelming public support for new smokefree laws. More >>
Submissions On Funding Biosecurity Published
Thursday, 28 April 2005, 10:11 am | New Zealand Government
Submissions on the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's review of current funding arrangements for central government biosecurity services have vindicated the decision to conduct the review, Biosecurity Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>
